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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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